ATI PN MENTAL HEALTH — ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED
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Core Domains:
Foundations of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing
Therapeutic Communication and the Nurse-Client Relationship
Mood Disorders and Suicide Prevention
Anxiety, Trauma, and Stressor-Related Disorders
Psychotic Disorders and Schizophrenia
Personality and Eating Disorders
Substance Use Disorders
Psychopharmacology and Medication Management
Legal, Ethical, and Cultural Considerations
Crisis Intervention and Milieu Management
Introduction:
,This comprehensive examination assesses the practical nurse's mastery of psychiatric-mental
health nursing concepts essential for safe, effective care of clients with mental health disorders. The
assessment evaluates knowledge across therapeutic communication, mood disorders, anxiety
disorders, psychotic disorders, personality disorders, substance use, psychopharmacology, and
legal-ethical principles. Questions are structured in multiple-choice and scenario-based formats to
simulate real-world clinical situations. Emphasis is placed on clinical judgment, safety,
prioritization, and application of evidence-based practice. Successful completion demonstrates
readiness to deliver competent, compassionate nursing care to clients with mental health needs in
diverse healthcare settings while adhering to professional standards and regulatory requirements.
Section One: Questions 1–100
Question 1
A PN is admitting a client who has schizophrenia to an inpatient unit. Which of the following
actions should the PN take first?
A. Orient the client to the unit and establish a therapeutic relationship
B. Administer the prescribed antipsychotic medication
C. Obtain a complete medical history
D. Place the client in a seclusion room
🟢 A. Orient the client to the unit and establish a therapeutic relationship
,🔴 RATIONALE: The first priority during admission is to orient the client to the unit and establish
trust. Building a therapeutic relationship is the foundation for effective care. Medication and
history follow once rapport is established.
Question 2
A PN is caring for a client who has major depressive disorder. The client states, "I'm worthless
and everyone would be better off without me." Which of the following responses should the PN
make?
A. "You shouldn't feel that way; you have so much to live for."
B. "Are you thinking about hurting yourself?"
C. "Let's talk about something more positive."
D. "Everyone feels that way sometimes."
🟢 B. "Are you thinking about hurting yourself?"
🔴 RATIONALE: Direct questioning about suicidal ideation is essential when a client expresses
worthlessness and burdensomeness. It does not increase risk and allows accurate assessment of
safety.
, Question 3
A PN is assessing a client who has generalized anxiety disorder. Which of the following findings
should the PN expect?
A. Fear of social situations for the past 2 weeks
B. Excessive worry occurring more days than not for at least 6 months
C. Recurrent panic attacks occurring weekly
D. Obsessive thoughts followed by compulsive behaviors
🟢 B. Excessive worry occurring more days than not for at least 6 months
🔴 RATIONALE: Generalized anxiety disorder is characterized by excessive, uncontrollable worry
about multiple areas of life occurring more days than not for at least 6 months.
Question 4
A PN is teaching a client who has a new prescription for lithium carbonate. Which of the
following instructions should the PN include?
A. "Take this medication on an empty stomach."
B. "Maintain a consistent daily sodium and fluid intake."
C. "Restrict your sodium intake to less than 1,000 mg daily."
D. "Discontinue the medication if mild hand tremors occur."
A+| 100% VERIFIED SOLUTIONS………...
Core Domains:
Foundations of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing
Therapeutic Communication and the Nurse-Client Relationship
Mood Disorders and Suicide Prevention
Anxiety, Trauma, and Stressor-Related Disorders
Psychotic Disorders and Schizophrenia
Personality and Eating Disorders
Substance Use Disorders
Psychopharmacology and Medication Management
Legal, Ethical, and Cultural Considerations
Crisis Intervention and Milieu Management
Introduction:
,This comprehensive examination assesses the practical nurse's mastery of psychiatric-mental
health nursing concepts essential for safe, effective care of clients with mental health disorders. The
assessment evaluates knowledge across therapeutic communication, mood disorders, anxiety
disorders, psychotic disorders, personality disorders, substance use, psychopharmacology, and
legal-ethical principles. Questions are structured in multiple-choice and scenario-based formats to
simulate real-world clinical situations. Emphasis is placed on clinical judgment, safety,
prioritization, and application of evidence-based practice. Successful completion demonstrates
readiness to deliver competent, compassionate nursing care to clients with mental health needs in
diverse healthcare settings while adhering to professional standards and regulatory requirements.
Section One: Questions 1–100
Question 1
A PN is admitting a client who has schizophrenia to an inpatient unit. Which of the following
actions should the PN take first?
A. Orient the client to the unit and establish a therapeutic relationship
B. Administer the prescribed antipsychotic medication
C. Obtain a complete medical history
D. Place the client in a seclusion room
🟢 A. Orient the client to the unit and establish a therapeutic relationship
,🔴 RATIONALE: The first priority during admission is to orient the client to the unit and establish
trust. Building a therapeutic relationship is the foundation for effective care. Medication and
history follow once rapport is established.
Question 2
A PN is caring for a client who has major depressive disorder. The client states, "I'm worthless
and everyone would be better off without me." Which of the following responses should the PN
make?
A. "You shouldn't feel that way; you have so much to live for."
B. "Are you thinking about hurting yourself?"
C. "Let's talk about something more positive."
D. "Everyone feels that way sometimes."
🟢 B. "Are you thinking about hurting yourself?"
🔴 RATIONALE: Direct questioning about suicidal ideation is essential when a client expresses
worthlessness and burdensomeness. It does not increase risk and allows accurate assessment of
safety.
, Question 3
A PN is assessing a client who has generalized anxiety disorder. Which of the following findings
should the PN expect?
A. Fear of social situations for the past 2 weeks
B. Excessive worry occurring more days than not for at least 6 months
C. Recurrent panic attacks occurring weekly
D. Obsessive thoughts followed by compulsive behaviors
🟢 B. Excessive worry occurring more days than not for at least 6 months
🔴 RATIONALE: Generalized anxiety disorder is characterized by excessive, uncontrollable worry
about multiple areas of life occurring more days than not for at least 6 months.
Question 4
A PN is teaching a client who has a new prescription for lithium carbonate. Which of the
following instructions should the PN include?
A. "Take this medication on an empty stomach."
B. "Maintain a consistent daily sodium and fluid intake."
C. "Restrict your sodium intake to less than 1,000 mg daily."
D. "Discontinue the medication if mild hand tremors occur."
